Considerations for Corridor Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastructure in California

This document, Considerations for Corridor Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastructure in California, provides the California Energy Commission and other interested stakeholders with an assessment of the existing state of the direct current fast charging infrastructure within California. Several conclusions are made in this document that lead to recommendations for funding public and private DC fast charger infrastructure improvements.

To date, numerous researchers have produced extensive volumes of accurate and relevant plug-in electric vehicle infrastructure information. This information has been developed through primary research, study, and examination. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting provides a pragmatic assessment of all the available and relevant information to draw practical and actionable conclusions. The authors gathered information and data from multiple sources, which include document research, subject matter expert interviews, stakeholder workshops, and Energy Commission archives. Collected information was then assembled and, in conjunction with extensive consulting experience, prioritized to arrive at practical recommendations.

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting examined three major areas:

• The identification of significant corridor gaps in the existing DC fast charger infrastructure for consideration by the Energy Commission
• The evaluation of infrastructure requirements that should be considered by the Energy Commission, such as site requirements, solar generation, battery storage, and maintenance needs
• The determination of funding requirements and business strategy recommendations.